Location & Surroundings
Kanuka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabala, 5 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 4 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 38' 10" N, 11° 32' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:58
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.1 | 1.6 | 260 | 74 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 245 | 88 | 1,017.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 94 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 229 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 1.1 | 357 | 52 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 415.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 0.6 | 116 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 559.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 210 | 60 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 213 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.2 | 242 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 397.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 2.2 | 250 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 27 | 561.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 235 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.42 / 0.75 | 76 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 227 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 266 | 60 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 423.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 1.8 | 251 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 12 | 574.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanuka?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanuka today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Kanuka?
Local time is 05:58. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kanuka?
Kanuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanuka?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Kanuka located?
It is at 9.63620, -11.54819 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanuka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.